Death on The Ohio, Wheeling, WV

[photoLith]

Wheeling, WV has been slowly dying since the 1940's when it had a population of 61,000, today the town is just 28,000 and shows no signs of turning around. Unfortunately, its home to some incredible history and very beautiful row homes. Some preservation and restorations have been done and the city is trying to capitalize on its rich history for tourism but much more will be lost in the coming decades. These are from yesterday, was there just for a few hours.






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Then here are some photos that I took yesterday in Washington County, PA, which is south of Pittsburgh and sits right next to West Virginia. There are dozens upon dozens of covered bridges all over the county, and the National Road cuts through it, so theres plenty of history and amazing late 18th century to early 19th century taverns and towns everywhere.


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